Qualified Social Worker - Experienced

A new exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism Team for an experienced social worker to join us.We work with those with an LD and/or Autism across Telford and whilst we are an adults team, our Transition workers are involved with those coming through that process from aged 14.You will be expected to work in a person centred way to enable adults who are Autistic and/or diagnosed with a Learning Disability, to reach their full potential, maximise their social inclusion and achieve positive outcomes.We use strengths and asset based approach in our practice; how individuals can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities.Where care and support is required we work to ensure that this reflects the individual’s assessed needs and strengths while promoting their independence, choice and control.Our Social Workers will work with the individual, their carers and families, to build a Support Plan, with a broad range of interventions that will provide a provision that is holistic, evidenced based and delivered within communities.We are proud to offer a working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development options to all roles.In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees; a generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements (to include mobile/home working) and Local Government Pension scheme.Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.Please complete the on-line application form, including a supporting statement explaining your reasons for applying for this post and why you would make a good candidate.For more information about working for Telford & Wrekin Adult Social Care, please view our recruitment page: contact Denise ##### for further information or an informal conversation about the role.Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community.We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:Competitive rates of payAutomatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension SchemeStaff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemesFree on-site parkingGenerous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary dayFree access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counsellingFlexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitmentsFind out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list ofbenefits.ACV template is available if you do not already have a CV.Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.Attached documentsJob Description
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